Content

Year 1:
Classes cover phonetics, linguistics, anatomy and physiology; one-week placement.

Year 2:
Topics include adult aphasia, dysarthria and swallowing disorders, neurological and developmental disorder, audiology and ENT; placement of two days per week for eight weeks.

Year 3:
Learn about communication in lifelong conditions, fluency, voice and counselling and adult communication disorders; placement as in Year 2.

Year 4:
Research investigation; and advanced study options; placement of two days per week for 10 weeks, plus additional one-week block.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 or 5 Highers at AAAB or AABBB (first sitting) or 5 or 6 Highers at AAABB or AABBBB (two sittings) including English at B plus Maths (or Applications of Maths) at National 5 at B and a science subject at C. Another language at National 5 is recommended.

Widening access entry:
4 or 5 Highers at AABB or ABBBB (first sitting) or 5 or 6 Highers at AABBB or ABBBBB (two sittings) including English at B plus Maths (or Applications of Maths) and a science subject at National 5 at C. Another language at National 5 is recommended.

A Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a non-essential Higher.